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| − | A brand name for a hard, light bluish-gray [ | + | A brand name for a hard, light bluish-gray [[sandstone]] quarried in Rockcastle County. Primarily quarried in the first half of the 20th century, Kentucky bluestone was used for platforms, steps, bridges, walls, dams, and buildings. |
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| − | Natural Environment of Eastern Kentucky: [http://www.coaleducation.org/coalhistory/coaltowns/historic_context.htm website] | + | * Natural Environment of Eastern Kentucky: [http://www.coaleducation.org/coalhistory/coaltowns/historic_context.htm website] |
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* Frank A. Lent, ''Trade names and Descriptions of Marbles, Limestones, Sandstones, Granites and Other Building Stones Quarried in the United States Canada and other Countries.'', Stone Publishing Co, New York, 1925 | * Frank A. Lent, ''Trade names and Descriptions of Marbles, Limestones, Sandstones, Granites and Other Building Stones Quarried in the United States Canada and other Countries.'', Stone Publishing Co, New York, 1925 | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 22 September 2022
Description
A brand name for a hard, light bluish-gray Sandstone quarried in Rockcastle County. Primarily quarried in the first half of the 20th century, Kentucky bluestone was used for platforms, steps, bridges, walls, dams, and buildings.
Resources and Citations
- Natural Environment of Eastern Kentucky: website
- Frank A. Lent, Trade names and Descriptions of Marbles, Limestones, Sandstones, Granites and Other Building Stones Quarried in the United States Canada and other Countries., Stone Publishing Co, New York, 1925